In the 1950s, 60s and 70s there was a lot going on, with iconic buildings such as the Tricorn being created, community events and the Queen’s Silver Jubilee celebrations in Portsmouth in 1977 when Queen Elizabeth II and and Prince Philip.
Thousands of people gathered to meet the royal couple at Southsea Common, Southsea Castle, Commercial Road, Old Portsmouth and Guildhall Square where a marching band also played.
5. Portsmouth in the 1950's
HMS Victorious leaves Portsmouth Harbour some time after 1958 as she has the angled flight deck that was fitted between 1950 and 1958. Photo: The News archive
6. Portsmouth in the 1960's
Top end of Commercial Road, with Charlotte Street in the centre 1969. Photo: The News archive
7. Portsmouth in the 1960's
Southsea girls who entered the Marilyn Monroe competition alongside South Parade Pier in a summer of 1960. Photo: The News archive
8. Portsmouth in the 1950s
Metro-Cammell 56-seat body, one of fifteen similar buses delivered in 1958 Photo: The News